Mepham gets redemption in upset of Calhoun
Paulie Genovese of Mepham, left, gets congratulated by teammate James Condoulis after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference II football game against Valley Stream Central at Mepham on Oct. 3. Credit: James Escher
Mepham football had a chance at redemption.
After losing a double-overtime heartbreaker to intradistrict rival Calhoun, the Pirates got the last laugh.
No. 5 Mepham defeated No. 4 Calhoun, 22-0, in a Nassau Conference II quarterfinal.
The Pirates’ brand of physicality was on display. Paulie Genovese rushed for 116 yards and provided a tough presence on defense, delivering crushing hits with his teammates.
“Obviously with the weather, we knew it had to be done in the trenches and our line stepped up huge,” Genovese said. “I’m just so proud of these guys, and I’m so thankful that I get to play another week with them.”
An upset win by No. 6 MacArthur means Mepham will face No. 2 Carey instead of top-seeded Garden City in the semifinals. The contest will be played Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
The Pirates led Carey, 14-7, after three quarters in Week 8 before the Seahawks rallied for a 21-14 win.
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